Agent/Publisher Reccomendations

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Permalink Reply by leigha hoffner on October 5, 2007 at 7:43am

Hi Ron,

My name is Leigha and i have just been published with PA and have also been looking for someone to help me. I think that once people find out that you've been with PA they dont want to touch oyu that is the experience that i have been having. But anyways, good luck

Permalink Reply by Anne Whitfield on October 19, 2007 at 3:56pm

What genre are they, Ron? Which country are you targeting to be released in?

I'm an acquisitions editor at a new small publishing company, Enspiren Press, but you might not want a small press, I don't know. Are looking for a large publisher? Most large publishers only handle submissions from agents.
Check http://www.agentquery.com
A series can be a hard sell. If each book can stand alone as well as be a series your chances of selling are greater.
Anne Whitfield.

Permalink Reply by Ron Adams on October 19, 2007 at 8:39pm

Thank you for the reply Ann. I am more than willing to consider a new small press, if they are willing to consider me. The books are in the mystery/PI genre, and as I noted, one has been published by PublishAmerica for distribution in the US. They are a series, in that each novel has the same main character(s), but they are meant to be separate stories that can stand alone. The only basis of comparison I could make would be the Spenser or Jesse Stone series by Robert B. Parker, the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich, or the Travis McGee series by John MacDonald. A synopsis of both books is available on my profile page if you would care to take a look. I would welcome any suggestions or ideas you would be willing to offer.

Permalink Reply by Rita Schiano on November 21, 2007 at 5:51pm

I've had relationships with two small, independent publishers. They may not have the clout of the majors, but they work on behaalf of their suthors. But no matter if you are with Simon & Schudter or with an indie, an author must learn the art of tireless self-promotion. All the best to you. - Rita

Permalink Reply by P. M. Morris on November 22, 2007 at 6:35am

Ron,

After going the "self-publish" route, you may wish to launch your own publishing company and re-release your first book as well as the second one on your own label while you continue your pursuit of a publisher. This way, you have more control and if self-publishing is the only way for your second book to be heard, the cost is comparable and ordering of books may be greatly reduce. Keep me posted of your findings as you research this alternative.

Happy Reading!

Maybe post a discussion to members who have traveled this road for directions.

Permalink Reply by P. M. Morris on November 22, 2007 at 6:41am

FOLLOWUP:

For starters you may want to purchase your own ISBN numbers, so you can retain ownership to shop your books around.


Continued Blessings.